English Language
at Shenfield High School, Brentwood · school or sixth form
What the college says
The English Language course provides students with the opportunity to explore language and its many uses. The course focuses on: • Exploring language in specific contexts • Writing in different styles, according to the needs of different purposes and readerships • Analysing the different varieties of English and how our language has changed over time • Exploring how children acquire language Students will need to have a genuine interest in English and how language is used in specific contexts. Wider reading and private research is strongly encouraged and is a crucial aspect to the course.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Shenfield High School
Alexander Lane Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8RY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Brentwood
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